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York | State College | Pittsburgh
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Barton Education has provided MEP design services for
numerous performing arts centers on both public and
private university campuses. We understand the design
and operational challenges associated with mechanical
and electrical systems serving performing arts centers and
specifically consider the following:
- Acoustics/Sound Control
- Temperature and Humidity Control
- Theatrical lighting and dimming systems
-Theatrical Audio Visual Systems
-System Operational Flexibility and Efficiency
-Aesthetics
PERFORMING ARTS
Functional, flexible, efficient and sustainable design concepts go in every project we complete. We
understand that Performing Arts Centers can enhance a student’s social and educational experience as well as provide a significant resource for the university and local community. This multiuse approach carries through our design as we work to actively integrate not only the complex
systems within a building but the building architecture with its systems.
Barton Education provides a team that is dedicated and focused to the specific acoustic and performance needs of today’s performing arts centers. Our team understands
the importance of gaining early and detailed involvement from the various project
stakeholders to clearly identify the mechanical and electrical requirements including
temperature and humidity control, theatrical lighting systems, acoustic control systems
and sound systems. Our dedicated team of engineers works diligently to understand
the specific needs of each type of performance space as well as supporting spaces such
as recording studios, rehearsal rooms and classrooms. We strive to maximize flexibility
while maintaining system performance. We are experienced in working closely with
University faculty, students and staff as well as audio visual and acoustic consultants
and vendors to ensure that the necessary MEP system infrastructure and interfaces are
in place to support full operation of the space.
Whether you are developing a full theatrical venue or a small black box theater you are
developing a space that is highly specialized with unique systems that require detailed
coordination between designers, installers and users. You can be confident that Barton
Education has the experience to focus on the right details at the right time to provide a
thorough and coordinated design.
PERFORMING ARTS
Messiah College | Mechanicsburg, PA
Calvin & Janet High Center for Worship & Performing Arts
95,000 sq. ft. | $24 million | January 2013
Barton Education provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing design services for a 95,000 squarefoot addition and renovations at the Climenhaga Performing Arts Center to create the Calvin and
Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. The center is home to the College’s visual
arts, theater and music departments includes a 1,000-seat performance hall that will serve as a
worship center and theater, as well as recital and practice spaces; a large lecture hall/theater; art
studio and gallery; photography studio; faculty offices and classrooms. Systems design includes
four-pipe variable air volume air handler units with hydronic control reheat units, a magnetic bearing chiller and modular condensing boilers, as well as the replacement of the plumbing, electrical,
fire alarm system with mass notification capability, fire protection system, telecommunication systems and extensive audio visual systems, theatrical lighting and sound systems.
PERFORMING ARTS
Photos courtesy of Horst Construction.
Millersville University | Millersville, PA
Winter Visual & Performing Arts Center
88,493 sq. ft. | $26 million | March 2012
Barton Education provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing design services for a 59,452 squarefoot addition along with 29,041 square-foot renovation of the visual and performing arts center
that features a 290-seat concert hall, recital/rehearsal hall, state-of-the art digital piano laboratory,
multipurpose dance hall and classrooms, as well as a music library, recording studio, departmental
and faculty offices, an art gallery, scene shop and theatre. Barton’s services included the design of
new mechanical and electrical systems as well as new low flow fixtures throughout, fire protection
and the addition of a natural gas service. The project also included gas fired hot water boilers, variable speed chilled water and hot water pumping system as well as a complete building management system interfaced with the campus management system. Electrical systems design included a
new main distribution switchboard served by the campus primary power system, power distribution
throughout the building, fire alarm system with mass notification capabilities, access control systems,
security cameras, full structured cabling system including wireless access points, cable TV, lighting
and lighting control systems as well as extensive audio visual, theatrical lighting and sound systems.
PERFORMING ARTS
The Pennsylvania State York Campus | York, PA
The Pullo Center
71,000 sq. ft. | $12 million | April 2005
Barton Education provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing design services for a new 71,000
square-foot library and performing arts center on the Penn State York campus. The project included
a new library with group study rooms, instructional space and computer labs, as well as classrooms
and a 1,016-seat performing arts center with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. The project also included an atrium connector between the library and theater. Systems design included fourpipe variable air volume air handling units with hydronic control reheat units, a centrifugal water
cooled chiller and gas fired boilers with a DDC building management system, as well as new plumbing systems, electrical system, emergency power systems, fire alarm system with mass notification
capability, fire protection system, telecommunication systems and extensive audio visual systems,
theatrical lighting and sound systems.
PERFORMING ARTS
Mount St. Mary’s University | Emmitsburg, MD
Delaplaine Fine Arts Center
20,000 sq. ft. | $8 million
Barton Education provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing design services
for 20,000 square feet of additions and renovations to the former Flynn Hall for
a new performing arts center. The facility includes a 200-seat auditorium, classrooms, an art gallery, production shop, dressing rooms, improved classroom space
and state-of-the-art theater technology. The facility systems design includes a
ground source heat pump system as well as the replacement of the plumbing,
electrical and telecommunication systems in the facility.
Camp Hill School District | Mechanicsburg, PA
Grace Milliman Pollock Performing Arts Center
105,000 sq. ft. | $18.5 million
Barton Education provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing design services for
105,000 square feet of renovations and additions to the existing elementary school
that services grades 3-5 for the Camp Hill School District. The project included
the addition of the Grace Milliman Pollock Performing Arts Center that includes a
500-seat theater with balcony and stage as well as a dance studio, a green room,
lobby, amphitheater and training rooms for vocal music, instrumental music, visual
and graphic arts. The project also included a 600-seat gymnasium, athletic fields,
state of the art media center with computer stations and reading area and music
and art classrooms. The school received a One Green Globe Rating from the Green
Building Initiative.
Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA
Majestic Theater
55,400 sq. ft. | $12 million
Barton Education provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing design services for
the $12 million, 55,400 square-foot renovation of the Majestic Theater. The 80 yearold theater was renovated to include three cinemas, an art gallery, a ballroom, storefront retail space, cafe, dormitory rooms and office space for Gettysburg College.
M echanical | E lectrical | P lu mbing | F ire P rotection
M aster P lanning | C omm issioning | I ntegrated E nergy S olutions
Barton Education—a division of Barton Associates, Inc.—provides quality engineering
solutions to education clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. Higher education projects
are often highly sensitive and complex in nature and require a customized engineering
approach. Barton Education has an extensive portfolio of state-of-the art facilities including
performing art centers, research/laboratories, campus life, athletics, student housing,
academic and food services. We understand that without the proper infrastructure in place,
providing an environment conducive to achieving the institutions mission is not possible.
Barton Education considers ways to minimize energy consumption, conserve resources and
enhance indoor environmental quality for every project we complete. Energy Conservation
is a priority in every design and our staff of professionals are trained, licensed and/or
certified to design MEP systems and evaluate the performance of these systems. We utilize
building information modeling for greater team collaboration. We apply focus, dedication,
practicality, precision and longevity to each project we deliver and live by these principles to
help us achieve our mission—We Make Buildings Work.
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